THE chairman of the newly formed Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) in Donegal has accused the minister for justice of using a ‘band-aid plaster approach’ to addressing criminality. Councillor Gerry McMonagle was speaking to the Donegal News this week as it was learned more than 100 gardaí are to get tasers in a pilot project. […]
Commissioner invited to come to Donegal
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GARDA Commissioner Justin Kelly is to be invited to a future meeting of the newly formed Donegal Local Community Safety Partnerships (LCSPs). The Donegal LCSP met in November for the first time, formally beginning its inception locally following the disbanding of the former Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC) late last year to make way for the […]
Concern the ambulance service is being abused
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CONCERN has been raised about the high number of ambulances being dispatched for people after they contact NowDOC out of hours service, sparking fears the emergency service is being abused. Figures show that over a three-year period, 10,228 NowDOC calls led to the dispatching of ambulances in Donegal. Councillor Ciaran Brogan raised the issue at the latest […]
CAMHS consultant post to be filled in January
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THE current vacant Donegal consultant Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) post is to be filled early in the new year. A meeting of the Regional Health Forum, West in Galway on Tuesday heard how Donegal Mental Health Services (DMHS) are currently working on filling the post. Chairperson of the forum, Councillor Gerry McMonagle sought an update on the […]
Eleven patients unable to be discharged from LUH
ELEVEN patients were unable to be discharged from Letterkenny University Hospital due to significant home help pressures. The figure, as of November 14, 2025, was revealed this week as home help waiting lists came under the spotlight. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Regional Health Forum, West, Councillor Ciaran Brogan sought information on the number of people […]
Resident appeals Letterkenny housing plans
A LETTERKENNY housing development given the green light by Donegal County Council last month has been appealed by a resident amid defective concrete, traffic and safety concerns. Applicant PRND was granted planning permission for the construction of 12 dwelling houses with access to existing public services at Amalfi Court, Lisnennan. All other associated site development works […]
Tusla responds to ‘merry-go-round’ claims over records
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THE Child and family Agency Tusla has said it has greatly welcomed the enactment of the Birth Information and Tracing Act (BIT). The BIT 2022 provides a legal basis for the release of information to those who know or believe they were adopted, boarded out (fostered pre 1991), spent time in an institution and/ or believe […]
Gambling harm to come under the spotlight at Donegal ATU
GAMBLING harm and prevention, financial safety and wellbeing will come under the spotlight at a special roadshow in Letterkenny this evening. The Health and Wellbeing Roadshow event will take place at Donegal ATU, with registration beginning at 6pm in the main building of the campus. Speaking ahead of the event, Leas Cathaoirleach Councillor Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly […]
Letterkenny taxi driver sounds alarm over safety
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A LETTERKENNY taxi driver has spoken of how he has been left with a scar above his left eye and had his vehicle attacked with a billhook in separate incidents while working the night shift. The man told the Donegal News that many local taxi vehicles are now fitted with inward and outward facing cameras […]
Almost 560 prisoners on temporary release
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ALMOST 560 violent criminals are on temporary release from prison, figures obtained by Freedom of Information show. Of the 558 prisoners, the majority are male (426), while 132 are women, according to the figures from the Irish Prison Service. The figures are as June 23, 2025. Attempted murderers, burglars, violent criminals and fraudsters are being […]